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Avalanche: West Porter

Observer Name
Erik B
Observation Date
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Porter Fork » West Porter
Location Name or Route
West Porter Fork
Elevation
8,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
200'
Comments
Remotely triggered an avalanche up West Porter Fork. It broke ~1' deep on the new snow surface. Broke from the steep ridgeline above us. Did not run long enough for us to be effected.
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